Free Travel Offers -- NOT

Everyone knows not believe those offers from timeshare companies promising "free" trips that are never free. But, there are many other travel promotions that only seem like a great deal until you read the fine print (or find out the hard way).

Navigating Social Security to Get the Most Money

A Boston University economics professor has written the definitive book, Get What's Yours, [read extensive excerpts at this link] on how to get the most money from Social Security. (The book is best for married couples, according to some reviews, and less good for single people.) He has a companion website, where he sells access to a comprehensive calculator to help you find the best option. There is also a less sophisticated but free calculator at T. Rowe Price.

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How to Clean Crapware from Your Computer

While we all welcome the speed of a new computer, there is a downside to its purchase most times: it is full of junk programs and things you don't want or need. Here is a guide from PC Magazine on how to remove that crapware.

Mouse Print* -- FTC Sues DirecTV Over Misleading Ads

Last week, the FTC sued DirecTV alleging that its advertising didn't clearly disclose the costs for the second year of service and that a steep early termination penalty applied. We look at their current ad (and you really do need a magnifying glass).
That story is this week in Mouse Print*.

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